Hope Endures for Those with Illness  

To see Bright Light Ministry’s founder, Stacie Ruth, pictured in the New York Times or USA Today, to watch her on international TV, and to hear her on the radio might deceive you: Her life has been far from perfect. Join Stacie Ruth as she shares with Lisa and you about her experiences with illness in her life, including being a keynote for the Alzheimer's Association. Stacie Ruth and her sister, Carrie Beth, faced witnessing a horrific vehicular homicide, Alzheimer's (3 of 4 grandparents with dementia or Alzheimer's), sudden deaths, cancer-afflicted loved ones, growing up with a seriously ill parent, depression, rejection, chronic illnesses, being part-time caregivers in college, and more. But they thrive because Jesus is alive. Let them share tips on how to experience His love and bright light in your life! At only 7, Stacie Ruth wrote her moving testimony. Dr. Schuller read it aloud on his show, The Hour of Power. At 15, she wrote her first book, Still Holding Hands, about her grandparents' inspirational story of romance, faith, and brave battle with Alzheimer's disease. (Randy Travis, Pat Robertson, Shirley Jones, and Senator Chuck Grassley, to name a few, put aside their differences and endorsed Stacie’s work.) See more at our web site www.hopeenduresradio.com

Get to know the volunteers behind the scenes at Rest Ministries, hear from HopeKeepers group leaders and more.

When we are living in depths of illness and the medical system, it can be had to see the light and the blessing in our life. Join host Lisa Copen as she interviews Linda Newton, Christian counselor and author of "Twelve Ways to Turn Your Pain Into Praise: Biblical Steps to Wholeness in Christ," as she shares what a difference it can make to have a Blessed List and her amazing story of overcoming her own difficult childhood to now help others.

Call in and join our discussion on what's new with Rest Ministries, meet volunteers, ask questions and more. This weekly program, "Rest Stops" is part of the Hope Endures Radio Podcast every Thursday at 10 a.m. pacific. Be sure to read the show notes here at www.hopenduresradio.com . We will update it with any web sites we mention, etc.

Join host Lisa Copen and special guest Naomi Kingery, during our first Hope Endures Radio Podcast show. Naomi Kingery, 19, grew up in Bangalore, India, with parents who were missionaries working with people with disabilities. At the age of 12 she was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes. At the age of 18, she published, Sugar Free Me: An inspirational book for diabetic teens and their loved ones, a 180-page book about the emotions tied in with being a teen (or a loved one of a teen) with diabetes. Her web site is www.livetolovediabetes.com . Learn ways to stay hopeful and find joy during the struggles of living with chronic illness.